Canadian War Museum, Military museum in LeBreton Flats, Canada.
The Canadian War Museum exhibits military artifacts, photographs, and personal testimonies across multiple galleries dedicated to conflicts involving Canadian forces throughout history.
Established in 1880 as a collection of military objects, the museum moved to its current location in 2005, marking the 60th anniversary of World War II's end.
The museum incorporates traditional Algonquin Anishinabe elements, recognizing the land's original inhabitants through architectural features and permanent exhibitions.
The museum provides guided tours, interactive displays, and educational programs, with extended visiting hours on Thursdays until 8 PM from September through April.
A specific window in Memorial Hall directs sunlight onto the Unknown Soldier's headstone every November 11th at precisely 11 AM.
Location: Ottawa
Inception: 1880
Architects: Raymond Moriyama, Alex Rankin
Official opening: 1880
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: 1 Vimy Pl, Ottawa, ON K1A 0M8 K1A 0M8
Opening Hours: May-June: Friday-Wednesday 09:00-17:00; July-August: Friday-Wednesday 09:00-18:00; May-August: Thursday 09:00-20:00; September-April: Friday-Wednesday 09:30-17:00; September-April: Thursday 09:30-20:00
Phone: +18005555621
Website: http://warmuseum.ca
GPS coordinates: 45.41722,-75.71722
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:05
These military museums display weapons, uniforms, vehicles and documents from various conflicts. The exhibitions present military developments, strategies and personal stories of soldiers. The museums preserve historical artifacts and provide knowledge about international war history.
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